Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary recruiting for a Large Animal Assistant on a Full Time permanent basis.
Hours of Work: Winter – 5 x 8 hour shifts per week (7.30am to 4.00 pm) Summer – 4 x 10 hour shifts per week (7.00 am to 6.00 pm) Alternate weekends off
Job Description
Assisting in providing a high standard of care to rescued horses, cattle, sheep
and pigs at the sanctuary.
Duties to include (but not limited to)
* Preparation of feeds & daily feed run operations
* Cleaning out of animal paddocks, enclosures and water tanks
* Closely monitoring animal health and well-being
* Maintaining safe, clean, warm and dry environments for the animals
* Moving, leading and grooming equines
* Tractor/trailer driving
* General cleaning and maintenance of equipment
Skills/ Qualities
* A genuine interest in animal welfare
* Animal husbandry qualification or experience of working with large animals
* Current manual driving licence
* Practical hands-on and hard-working approach to work
* Capable to carry out manual handling
* Ability to work alone and within a team
* Good communication skills
* Experience of outdoor working in all Seasons
* Excellent time-keeping and attendance to work
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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